Fire crews will be pulled from fire zones as heavy rainfall lashes the state over the next two days, with authorities warning the downpour could hamper firefighting efforts and block more roads
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Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville said rain was always welcome, but the heavy downpour forecast for vast parts of the state also posed a serious risk.
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